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OK ,OK...now I'll shut up about the green. If this is the way it looks in person you'd be a fool or a glutton for punishment to repaint it. Really looks amazingly similar to the ESB pic that was posted up. What's left to so other than scratches, more scratches, and dullcote?

OK ,OK...now I'll shut up about the green. If this is the way it looks in person you'd be a fool or a glutton for punishment to repaint it. Really looks amazingly similar to the ESB pic that was posted up. What's left to so other than scratches, more scratches, and dullcote?

I'm happy you like it!!

There's actually a TON more to do. I have all the splatters, the misting, another light coat of gray here and there, and I need to almost RE-DO the entire dent lol! And THEN wash the whole thing to get the dome and cheeks to where I want them. This is the shot I'm trying to replicate:

I think I have the color tone pretty close, but it will take a few washes to get the colors to match (my color needs SHADOW). Still sooooo much to do, but THANK YOU for the compliments!!! It REALLY helps me to stay positive, since I'm sure at least half of TDH thinks I'm crazy for going this route!

Well, I got my feet wet with washes. I used Vallejo Black Grey, and gave the lower cheeks and dome a few generous washes. It may or may not come across well in the pictures, but it's quite noticeable in person, and it's really helping me feel more comfortable about my custom green. I may buy another color and try some more. It was fun!

Would be cool to see this on an ESB costume, or an ROTJ SE would be better! Can be very proud to put this thing on display....

You guys are too kind. I'm really looking forward to filling in and fleshing out some details all over the helmet.

deadland said:

Once you git your ears done we will need to do a side b side with my FPH2.

Yes! I've gotta get going with the ears. I'm not looking all that forward to that part, though, lol! And yes, of course your paintup is the quality I'm shooting for. I'll be happy if it's even in the same ballpark!

But I really want to have it side-by-side with yours. To really get a feel for how my color choices pan out next to the tried-and-true colors.